Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Incorporated was founded on December 6th, 1998 in the M.D. Anderson Library Lobby of the University of Houston, Texas. Sixteen women from various backgrounds came together with the common goal of uniting women among the South Asian community. The Founders created the backbone of this sorority on the basis of the five pillars of Sisterhood, Respect, Loyalty, Honesty, and Friendship. They envisioned an organization that would highlight the diverse South Asian culture through participation in community and social service projects.